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Keylor

♂ Boy

Pronounced KEHIHL-ohr /ˈkɛɪl.oʊr/Medium

Meaning: Origin uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Keylor is a boy's name used in Spanish, though its origin is uncertain.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningOrigin uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#2668 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births49 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 738

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220142025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Keylor shows up in Spanish-speaking usage, but the data here does not establish a clear meaning, so its origin is honestly uncertain. Its visibility owes a lot to one recognizable bearer rather than to a long documented history.

The Costa Rican goalkeeper Keylor Navas (born 1986) is the name's best-known holder and a clear reason it stays in circulation.

Did you know? Keylor likely reached first-name use through a surname or place-name route, which gives it that modern borrowed-from-history feel.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Keylor — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Keylor Navas (1986–present)
    Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Keylor mean?

Keylor is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Keylor?

It's commonly said KEHIHL-ohr /ˈkɛɪl.oʊr/.

Is Keylor a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Keylor is used as a boy name.

How popular is Keylor?

In 2024, Keylor ranked #2924 in the U.S. for boys, with 43 births recorded.

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